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K59 VPM

1992 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,490 mi
Last recorded180,490 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1992 Volkswagen Golf113,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 VPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 180,490 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 174,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 174,274 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 174,185 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 164,356 miles

Both floor to inner sills damaged/corroded, borderline in places

Both track rod end dust covers damaged

Chip in windscreen

Front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Offside rear floor pan corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 1 Oct 2012 164,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both floor to inner sills damaged/corroded, borderline in places

Both track rod end dust covers damaged

Chip in windscreen

Front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Offside rear floor pan corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Oct 2011 154,828 miles

Both front floor to inner/outer sills damaged/corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 145,237 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 145,237 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 136,192 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 136,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 127,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 119,611 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 109,860 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 102,513 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 102,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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K59 VPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 113,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K59 VPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K59 VPM is a 1992 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 1992.

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